CSIF - Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
CSIF Program Information
CSIF's investments are directed to large-scale projects of national and regional significance. Regional equity is a consideration in the funding distribution and costs are generally shared amongst the three levels of government.
CSIF complements Canada's other infrastructure programs as it emphasizes partnerships with any combination of municipal, provincial, territorial governments, as well as the private sector.
CSIF is comprised of
five categories of infrastructure.
Each category plays a vital role in the advancement of Canada's social and economic objectives:
- Highway and Railway Infrastructure
Investments may be made in large-scale projects that facilitate the movement of goods and people on Canada's National Highway System, or highways that connect to the National Highway System and mainline rail network for the purposes of increasing the productivity, economic efficiency, and safety of Canada's surface transportation system.
- Local Transportation Infrastructure
Investments may be made in large-scale projects that facilitate the safe and efficient movement of goods and people, ease congestion, or reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants. This will help address priorities such as climate change. Major investments in public transportation in Canada's major urban centres will help our communities work better and be healthier places to live.
- Tourism or Urban Development Infrastructure
Investments may be made in large-scale projects that promote Canada as a leading destination for tourists or which promote urban development. This will ensure that tourism continues to contribute to the economic well being of Canadians and to serve as a bridge between Canada and the world.
- Water or Sewage Infrastructure
Investments may be made in large-scale projects that provide for safe, clean, and reliable drinking water, or which provide for the environmentally responsible and sustainable treatment of wastewater. Investments in improved water and wastewater facilities are important because they not only directly benefit quality of life and the health of Canadians, but they also help protect aquatic habitat and promote economic growth.
- Broadband
Investments may be made in large-scale projects that expand broadband networks in Canada. This will ensure that Canadians who live and work in rural and remote communities have access to services such as distance learning and tele-health and can seize more business opportunities. Such investments will also help Canada maintain its international leadership.
